Cable Edge Jacket - Cardigan Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky by Debbie Bliss

Cable Edge Jacket - Women's Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Project Overview

The Cable Edge Jacket is an advanced-level women's cardigan designed by Debbie Bliss, featuring distinctive cable detailing along the edges. This downloadable PDF pattern is worked in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky yarn, a luxurious blend yarn that creates a sophisticated, wearable garment suitable for intermediate to experienced knitters.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a fitted cardigan jacket designed to flatter the female silhouette. The garment is available in five size options ranging from chest measurements of 81-86cm (32-34 inches) up to 122-127cm (48-50 inches). The finished chest measurements span from 107cm (42 inches) to 149cm (58¾ inches), with length to back neck varying from 53cm (21 inches) to 61cm (24 inches). All sizes feature a consistent sleeve seam length of 42cm (16½ inches).

Knitting Techniques

This cardigan employs several key knitting techniques that define its construction and visual appeal:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The jacket is knitted from the bottom edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the garment during the knitting process and adjust length as needed.
• Worked Flat: The pattern is worked on flat needles rather than in the round, creating separate pieces that are later seamed together.
• Seamed Assembly: Individual pieces—front panels, back, and sleeves—are knitted separately and then sewn together using mattress stitch or similar seaming techniques for a professional finish.
• Cable Detailing: Cable patterns are featured prominently along the edges of the jacket, adding textural interest and visual sophistication to the design.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Cable Edge Jacket utilizes fundamental and decorative stitches to create its structure and embellishment:

• Stockinette Stitch (Stocking Stitch): The primary stitch used throughout the body of the jacket, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric with a flat appearance on the right side and bumpy texture on the wrong side.
• Cable Stitches: Two primary cable techniques are employed in this pattern:
  • C4B (Cable 4 Back): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold at the back of the work, knit 2 stitches from the main needle, then knit 2 stitches from the cable needle. This creates a cable that twists toward the back.
  • C4F (Cable 4 Front): Slip 2 stitches onto a cable needle and hold to the front of the work, knit 2 stitches from the main needle, then knit 2 stitches from the cable needle. This creates a cable that twists toward the front.

Materials Required

The Cable Edge Jacket pattern specifies the following materials for completion:

• Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky in Gold 10 colorway. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 13 balls (50g/1¾oz each) for the smallest size to 19 balls for the largest size. This chunky-weight yarn provides excellent stitch definition for cable work and creates a warm, luxurious fabric.
• Needles: Two pairs of knitting needles are required—5.5mm (US 9) needles for ribbed edgings and 6mm (US 10) needles for the main body fabric.
• Additional Tools: A cable needle is essential for executing the cable stitches that define this design.

Gauge and Tension

Achieving the correct gauge is critical for proper fit. The pattern specifies a tension of 15 stitches and 22 rows to a 10cm (4 inch) square measured over stockinette stitch using 6mm (US 10) needles. Knitters should knit a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure their finished garment matches the intended finished measurements.

Difficulty Level

Rated as an advanced pattern, the Cable Edge Jacket is best suited for experienced knitters who are comfortable with cable techniques, seaming multiple pieces, and reading detailed pattern instructions. The combination of cable work, multiple sizes, and garment construction